Devon poptop.

Today I have taken the poptop off ready to start fitting the new canvas. What a clat that has been but I am now ready to have a day sanding preping the whole kit ready for painting and refitting.

Has anyone done this before and have any tips or recommendations before I get back into it??

Ive been looking round for new vinly covering for the middle section for when Im finished and Ive seen some carbon fibre look vinyl.. Would that be wrong? should I stick to a white??

Any experiance from people who have done this before would be appreciated! ;D

 

is it the flat top devon or the later curved roof ?

 

its the flat top concertina bellows!!

http://www.camperjam.com/photos/2011?page=3

The yellow bus called jemima on this page!! ;D

 

in that case i won't link you to a topic about replacing my canvas on my later devon roof

 

Send the link Im sure there are things in it that might help!! ;D

 

it was on here and got lost but haven't got around to putting it back on, but until then it's here

http://airsupplyvw.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rides&action=display&thread=1466

 

Thanx I will have a look Im sure the problems you have are similar even though its a different top!!

 

I had mine done in paint shop when the van was done, the roof still leaks in very wet weather so i've bought some waterproof paint to do the top, just ant got round to doing it yet trev

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-250ml-Damp-Water-Proof-Paint-White-Washroom-Shower-/110625050186?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item19c1c44e4a

 

Mine didnt leak so am I being a bit gung ho???? Shell wanted it a little flash so we bought the canvas but now after today im thinking I maybee shouldnt have taken it all apart!! :-[ :-[

Oh well in for a penny in for a pound !! ;D ;D

Im aiming to spray it all while im at it. rooftop and pop top yellow same as van leaving a white band rather than a white top half if that makes sense then over winter finish off the whole spray job!!!

She just looks a little sad at the moment with her head ripped off!!

With the Pikeys round ours at the moment( 3 garages done in the last week) the dogs are gonna have to spend the night in her as a just incase security!! ;D ;D

 

in the middle of it at the mitute look at mine in the resto page shielsys bus
owen nw

 

Thanx Shielsy I will ;D

 

Hi, I've just re fitted mine (late Devon pop top) I stripped it right out - including the mushroom vents, sprayed it all after lots of prep in 2 pack white and it looks mint! the bellows I had done professionally in marine grade canvas upholostery (deep green) I'm yet to get the centre section done, but For a laugh I've put it back on the bus and nearly filled my pants straining so much to get those springs back in their tubes on the lifting mechanism!! Good luck, and be careful with the springs, especially taking them off!

 

ratchet straps help with the springs